Indees swept by Cardinals in DC match

The Independence/Gilmanton volleyball team got closer with each set, but couldn’t get over the hump against Eleva-Strum on Thursday.

None of the three sets were lopsided, but all ended up being losses for the Indees — by a total of 13 points. 

The loss dropped I/G to 0-1 in Dairyland Conference play with competition intensifying this week. The Indees hosted Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran in Gilmanton on Tuesday and will welcome Whitehall in Independence on Thursday. This coming Tuesday, I/G plays at Cochrane-Fountain City before heading to Augusta next Thursday. 

E-S   25 25 26

I/G    18 21 24

After losing the first set by seven points, I/G cut the gap to four and then to two, but couldn’t get a win.

The Indees had a balanced attack at the net as Shauna Dejno led the team with nine kills while Hadley Sylla had six and both Hannah Ekern and Hailey Gruber finished with five. Ekern also handled most of the setting duties, finishing with 12 assists. She also had a team-high eight digs, two more than Danika Ekern. 

Sylla had a team-best three service aces, one more than Yuritza Bautista Santiago. Danika Ekern, Hannah Ekern, Harper Symicek and Joelle Schue all had one ace.